Monterey & Carmel Tour

Highlights

  • Enjoy breathtaking views along the Pacific Coastal Highway 1

  • Visit Monterey Historic Town Center and Carmel-by -the-Sea

  • Explore Monterey Bay Aquarium (entrance fee not included)

  • Ride along 17-Mile Drive and Pebble Beach Golf Course

  • Pickup & drop-off at most San Francisco hotels

Summary

Enjoy this full day tour along one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world - California's Highway 101. Explore the charming coastal towns of Monterey and Carmel-by-The-Sea, and pass along the famous 17-Mile Drive.

Tour info

Duration
11 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (12-99 years)
$109.99
Child: (0-11 years)
$84.99
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, California, 94133, US

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Starting from San Francisco, we head south on the world-famous Highway No 1, California's most scenic coastline! After the scenic ride, we visit Steinbeck's Cannery Row in Monterey. Enjoy the local seafood restaurants and shopping options, or explore the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium (additional fee applies). Monterey is a rich and entertaining mix of wildlife, stunning coastal views and important history. 

Next, you can venture through the charming seaside town Carmel-by-the-Sea with its historic main street that provides cute little shops, art galleries and cozy cafes to take a relaxing break. From here you can also wander down to the beach and take a stroll along the Pacific Ocean.

After exploring all the natural beauty throughout the day, we head to a more futuristic world on our way back to San Francisco as we pass through Silicon Valley, the high-tech capital of the world. Get a glimpse of the places where Facebook, Google and many other tech companies grew to life.

Sit back and relax while enjoying one spectacular view after another as we cruise down the world famous Highway No. 1, winding down the roads along the Pacific Ocean. Once we reach Monterey, you can enjoy the local seafood restaurants and shopping options, or explore the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium (additional fee applies). More than 250,000 creatures fill over 200 spectacular galleries and exhibits, including a walk-through aviary, three story kelp forest, Penguins, and a million-gallon Outer Bay display. Alternatively, you can take the time to stroll out to Lovers’ Point, check out the many boutiques that line historic Cannery Row, or grab a fresh lunch at Old Fisherman’s Wharf.

We continue our tour along the picturesque 17-Mile Drive.  This scenic road winds its way through the Del Monte Forest between magnificentmulti-million dollarhomes, spectacular coastline, Pebble Beach golf course*, the Lone Cypress Tree, and some of the best coastal panoramas in the world. Next, you can venture through the charming seaside town Carmel-by-the-Sea with its historic main street that provides cute little shops, art galleries and cozy cafes to take a relaxing break. From here you can also wander down to the beach and take a stroll along the ocean.

After exploring all the natural beauty throughout the day, we head back to San Francisco, enjoying the magnificent views of the sparkling skyline while relaxing in your comfortable seat, taking home your best memories from this wondrously scenic tour along California’s most beautiful coast.

* Closed during Pro Golf Tournaments and the Concurs d'Elegance

What’s included?

  • Guided tour in a luxury coach bus

  • Entrance fees to 17-Mile Scenic Drive

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (where available)

  • Entrance to Monterey Bay Aquarium

  • Food and Beverages

  • Tips and Gratuities (recommended)

Things to know

Before you book

  • The tour route and some stops may vary due to the weather and traffic conditions

  • A lunch stop is provided but lunch is not included in the tour price

  • 17-Mile Drive is closed during Pro Golf Tournaments

  • Fully guided experience (in English)

Before you go

  • Hotel pickups must be scheduled at least 5 days in advance

  • Guest must reconfirm their tour by checking-in online

  • Hotel pick-up times: approx. 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

  • Mobile voucher accepted

Cancellation Policy

    Bookings via Email: Free cancellation up to 5 days prior to departure. Bookings via API or Online Portal: Free cancellation up to 72 hours prior to departure.

Redemption information

    Please redeem this voucher with Skyline Sightseeing at least 72 hours prior to departure by online check-in via: www.sightseeingworld.com/en/checkin to receive your specific departure location and further details for your tour. If there are any issues with the online check-in, please email [email protected] with the booking number and date of the tour.

    If you booked a hotel pick-up, please reconfirm directly with the operator at least 5 days in advance by following the instructions on the ticket after checking in online. You will then receive your specific pick-up time accordingly.


    Confirmation necessary? Yes
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

As an established operator with a huge fleet of open-top Double-Decker buses and great local partnerships, we offer the world-famous Hop-On Hop-Off Tours as well as our popular San Francisco Mega Pass and other valuable sightseeing packages for many top attractions in San Francisco. With one of the largest portfolios of tours & activities in the San Francisco market, we are your one-stop-shop for all sightseeing activities your customers thrive to experience during their stay in San Francisco.